as in reliability
worthiness as the recipient of another's trust or confidence
her dependability as a friend, in good times and bad, is legendary
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
seeking a dependable person to look after their summer home in the off-season
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Recent Examples of dependability
Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Jeremiah’s warmth and dependability may symbolically meet the desire for safety and emotional security.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
But obviously, Mays and Moton have been very dependable this season.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Minten rapidly becomes a Sturm favorite because of his three-zone dependability.
—Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Jeremiah’s warmth and dependability may symbolically meet the desire for safety and emotional security.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Furthermore, by leveraging graphene’s unique electrical and surface properties, researchers can design sensors that maintain high accuracy and consistent performance under demanding conditions, paving the way for more dependable, versatile, and widely applicable lithium detection tools.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 26 Oct. 2025
But obviously, Mays and Moton have been very dependable this season.
—Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dependability
Noun
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What skills — care, competence, sincerity, and reliability — are needed to strengthen the trust in these relationships?—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
28 Oct. 2025
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Customers and industry experts, like those with Consumer Reports, say that Viasat and Hughesnet, in particular, suffer from reliability issues.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and its boots are sure to be just as durable and reliable with the same heavy-duty outsole and comfortable footbed for walking long distances.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In just the past decade, late-night shows’ bookings—a reliable rite of passage for musical artists on the edge of a breakthrough—have dropped significantly, to barely 200 performances in 2023.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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It’s made from 100 percent cashmere certified by The Good Cashmere Standard organization, which supports responsible production in Mongolia.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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The image quickly drew astonishment and amusement from Reddit users, who could not believe the apparent lack of awareness—or concern—by the neighbors responsible.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Prison guards have struggled to stay safe in the facility due to its outdated design.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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These safe haven laws allow parents to relinquish their parental rights within a time limit that differs state to state, according to the National Safe Haven Alliance.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Oct. 2025
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The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Dependability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dependability. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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